Medical Blood Bank Refrigerator from Japan
An upright refrigerator maintaining 2-8°C for storing blood bags and plasma in hospitals and blood banks. Classified under HTS 8418.69.0180 as specialized medical refrigerating equipment, featuring precise temperature control, alarms, and UV sterilization. It differs from general-purpose refrigerators by its medical-grade design.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide FDA 510(k) clearance or AABB accreditation docs to confirm medical classification
• Label units clearly as 'medical equipment' to prevent reclassification as commercial refrigeration
• Check for ozone-depleting refrigerant compliance under EPA import regulations